Tasting notes, December 9, 2023; wines of Burgundy

                     Burgundy

2020 Jean Collet Montmains
On Sale for $40
Chablis / France
100% Chardonnay
Sourced from 40 – 50 year-old vines situated in the 1er Cru of Montmains, Romain Collet’s rendition is fermented and aged in a combination of stainless steel and large used casks. Stony and fresh, there is deceptive depth to this bottling.
2021 Cheveau Pouliches Blanc
On Sale for $20
Beaujolais / France
100% Chardonnay
Pouliches translates as “fillies” and this wine is so named as the vines here are less than 10 years of age. Round and packed with yellow and orange fruit flavors, this is a terrific introduction to the house style at Domaine Cheveau.
2022 Numa Cornut Bourgogne Blanc
On Sale for $32
Bourgogne / France
100% Chardonnay
Long and concentrated, this is a white Burgundy which leads with rich fruit while maintaining enough acidity and minerality to remain both fresh and savory. Indeed, balanced is the word that this bottling conjures, all of its elements  being in their right place.
2018 Leroux Bourgogne Rouge
On Sale for $32
Bourgogne / France
100% Pinot Noir
After successful wine making stints at several famous Burgundy houses (Louis Jadot, Comte Armand), Benjamin Leroux struck out on his own in 2007 and now produces more than a dozen cuvées from the 60 acres of vines under his control. Leroux’s Bourgogne Rouge is composed of 100% Pinot Noir obtained from as far north as the village of Fixin as well as from as far south as the village of Santenay. 
2019 Boussey Sur la Velle
On Sale for $42.40
Monthelie / Beaune / France
100% Pinot Noir
A mere 150 cases were produced of the 2019 Sur la Velle. This 1er Cru site features 50 year-old vines planted in clay and limestone. The wine is aged for 12 months in 20% new French oak.
2013 Lignier-Michelot En la Rue de Vergy
On Sale for $56
Morey St Denis / Côte de Nuits / France
100% Pinot Noir
En la Rue de Vergy is a single vineyard site located directly above the Grand Cru, Clos de Tart. Lignier-Michelot possesses a 4 acre parcel here and produces this bottling from 50 year-old vines. The wine is aged in 20-30% new French oak barrels.